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Podcast Episode 183: Changing Course in the Job Hunt (w/ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)

February 12, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about when and how to change direction in your job search.

In this episode we discuss:

How you know it’s time to change direction in your job hunt
How to best use your time, energy, and network
Why you need to be realistic and honest with yourself
Who to ask for feedback, and what feedback you need
Why it’s time to just get started!

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 182: Navigating Motherhood in the Legal Profession (w/Jennifer Warren)

February 5, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast. Today we’re talking to Jennifer Warren about the realities of motherhood, and parenthood in general, in the legal profession.

In this episode we discuss:

How you know it is the “right” time for children
What to consider about your job and career when thinking about having children
How to balance your life and job with the physical reality of being pregnant
When to tell your coworkers and boss that you’re pregnant
How to plan for your parental leave and childcare
How social media can be a game changer for finding information and support as a new mom
Pumping, bottle-feeding, and why feeding your baby isn’t always as simple as it seems

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 181: Negotiating a Job Offer (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)

January 29, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to be talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about negotiating job offers.

In this episode we discuss:

The difference between a BigLaw offer and other job offers
What you can negotiate – it’s not just about the salary!
How to figure out what salary to shoot for when negotiating an entry-level position
How to balance aiming high with being realistic
What to do if you get a job offer on the spot
Why you really have to diligently read your contract!

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 180: How to Write a Great Seminar Paper or Journal Note

January 22, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about setting yourself up to write a great seminar paper or journal note.

In this episode we discuss:

Why selecting the right topic is probably the most important step in the writing process
How to productively engage with your professors, your mentors, and even your law librarians about your topic selection and your writing
Where to look for good topics that won’t bore you (and your readers) to death
The pros and cons of writing about circuit splits
How to balance finding an original topic with existing authority
Our own note and seminar paper problems – learn from our mistakes!

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 179: What To Do if You Still Don’t Have a Summer Job (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)

January 15, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about what to do if you don’t have a summer job yet. It’s too soon to panic!

In this episode we discuss:

The difference between the 1L and 2L summer job hunt
Why it’s not time to panic, but it is time to take action
Why networking is key and how to get started
How to use your law school’s resources to your advantage
Organization, and how to use technology to streamline your job hunt process
Job hunting and networking etiquette – how to stand out as a professional
Why location is almost as important as what job you get

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 178: Resolutions for a New Year (and a New Semester)

January 8, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about resolutions we suggest for the new year and new semester.

In this episode we discuss:

Being organized, and why multitasking is a trap
Finding the tools to make your life work better
The importance of self-care, especially during stressful seasons
How to set yourself up for success by learning from your past mistakes
Why now is the time to start thinking about summer jobs and bar prep
Getting your finances squared away so you can stress less now and in the future

Thanks for listening!

Law School Toolbox Team

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